Manchester City Midfield Anchor Rodri Ruled Out of Burnley Clash with Calf Injury Sustained in Arsenal Win

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the Burnley clash after a calf injury vs Arsenal. Pep Guardiola provides return updates for the title race.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 22, 2026, 4:51 AM EDT

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Injury Details and Immediate Impact

The Spanish international was forced off in the 88th minute of Manchester City’s critical 2-1 win over league leaders Arsenal on Sunday, April 19. According to reports from The Times, the injury is located in the upper part of Rodri’s right calf. The loss of the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner is a significant blow to Pep Guardiola's tactical setup, as Rodri has been the structural cornerstone of a City side currently chasing down Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.

Guardiola’s Update and Potential Return Dates

Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Turf Moor, Pep Guardiola confirmed that Rodri would not be available for the Burnley match. "I think for tomorrow he will not be ready," Guardiola stated during his pre-match press conference. The manager was cautiously optimistic about a return in the near future, identifying two potential windows for the midfielder's comeback:

FA Cup Semi-Final: Saturday, April 25, against Southampton.

Premier League: Wednesday, May 3, against Everton (approximately 12 days from the injury).